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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.96, 4,637.40 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.96, 4,637.40 and 2,034.72 is: 2,807.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.96 : 4,637.40 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.96/4,637.40 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.96x = 4,637.40 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.96x = 9,435,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,810.53/3,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.47

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